How to stream the NBA Playoffs on Roku devices (2019)

The 2019 NBA Playoffs start April 13 – and you can stream every game live on your Roku player or Roku TV! The Milwaukee Bucks and their MVP candidate, Giannis Antetokounmpo, have been the top team all season long, but it remains to be seen if they can get it done in the postseason. The playoffs are sure to feel different without Lebron James, but the question remains: Can anyone take the Larry O’Brien Trophy away from the Warriors?

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If you’re looking for specific game times, here’s a full NBA playoff schedule.

Watch NBA Playoff games for free on the NBA App channel:

  • All NBA Playoff games broadcast by TNT will be available live on the NBA App channel for free!
  • Stream a customized view of the TNT broadcast with no cable authentication necessary.

How to stream NBA Playoff games on TNT:

  • Use your subscription from a participating cable or satellite provider to authenticate the Watch TNT channel.
  • TNT is available with a subscription to PlayStation Vue, Sling TV, DIRECTV NOW, Hulu, or YouTube TV. (you can also use your subscription to these services to authenticate Watch TNT)

How to stream NBA Playoff games on ESPN:

  • Use your subscription from a participating cable or satellite provider to authenticate the ESPN channel.
  • ESPN/ESPN2 are also available with a subscription to PlayStation Vue, Sling TV, DIRECTV NOW, Hulu with Live TV or YouTube TV (you can also use your subscription to these services to authenticate ESPN)

How to stream NBA Playoff games on ABC:

  • Watch ABC games on ABC or Watch ESPN with a participating cable or satellite provider login.
  • ABC is available in select markets on PlayStation Vue, Sling TV, DIRECTV NOW, Hulu with Live TV, or YouTube TV (you can also use your subscription to these services to authenticate ABC/ESPN).
  • Have an antenna? Generally, ABC is accessible via antenna broadcasts. Check what broadcasts are available in your area.

How to stream NBA Playoff games on NBA TV:

Select NBA Playoff games will be broadcast on NBA TV.

  • NBA TV is available on DIRECTV NOW, fuboTV, Sling TV, PlayStation Vue and YouTube TV.

How to stream NBA Playoff games on regional channels:

If your local team is in the NBA Playoffs, select games may be broadcast on your regional sports network (usually NBC Sports or FOX Sports and subject to blackout restrictions).

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Happy Playoff Streaming!